Opinion: An apology
I am an employee of the State of California Transportation Department. On July 13 about 11 a.m., while on duty and in a state vehicle, I parked in a handicapped space at a business at the corner of Highway 243 and South Circle. A woman approached me and castigated me for my action.
She was right and I was wrong.
I...
Opinion: Free speech, wonderful
I’m writing regarding Conor O’Farrell’s columns that the Town Crier has been publishing these past several months.
While I may not always entirely agree with all Mr. O’Farrell’s ideas, most of them I do support and I am happy to read a local paper that is willing to print his (liberal) views.
But perhaps even more than...
Opinion: Schelly, focus on IFPD
I attended the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Commission meeting Tuesday night and was very disconcerted by the unprofessional and self-serving behavior of Dr. Charles Schelly. Regardless of any animosity between him and other board members, his public display of animus was enough to confirm my regret for having voted for him.
Regardless of any merit of...
Opinion: Cable service
I like good television reception, fast internet speeds for my computer, and voice over internet protocol for cheaper telephone service.
The choices available for these services are cable TV, telephone connection, or satellite dish. Having dealt with telephone and dish in the past, I chose cable after moving here five years ago.
From the first day cable was installed in...
IFPD Candidate’s Corner: Paul Miglin
Editor’s note: The Town Crier is interviewing each of the six candidates for the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) commission. Interviews with incumbent Commissioners Pete Capparelli and Paul Riggi appeared in the July 14 issue. The series of interviews will conclude next week with Jerry Buchanan and Larry Donahoo. Ballots will be mailed to voters and will be due...
IFPD Candidate’s Corner: Mark Spehar
Editor’s note: The Town Crier is interviewing each of the six candidates for the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission. Interviews with incumbent Commissioners Pete Capparelli and Paul Riggi appeared in the July 14 issue. The series of interviews will conclude next week with Jerry Buchanan and Larry Donahoo. Ballots will be mailed to voters and will be due back...
IFPD budget still in the red
At its Tuesday, July 12 meeting, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Commission reviewed its end-of-year financial condition and discussed the recent Grand Jury report on the agency.
Although the district’s expenses exceeded its income by $235,000, several unique one-time circumstances explain a significant portion of the deficit, said Commissioner Ben Killingsworth.
He first defended his duties as treasurer and explained...
New faces at CSA 38
Still discussing ambulance service
On Wednesday, July 13, Thom Wallace attended his first County Service Area 38 (Pine Cove) Advisory Committee meeting as a member of the committee. Wallace succeeds former member Tom McCullough. The county Board of Supervisors approved his appointment the day before, July 12.
Member Lou Padula opened discussion on how CSA 38 can have more information or...
Three-day leak reported in Fern Valley Water District
At its July 15 board meeting, Fern Valley Water District General Manager Steve Erler reported a large three-day leak that a customer had discovered in the area of Scenic Drive. Erler noted it was an old connection from the 1960s that had been capped, but began to leak.
“I don’t yet know the water loss,” he reported to the...
“Burlessence” woos Café Aroma audience
"Café Aroma hosted “Burlessence” Friday night, July 15. It featured several choreographed dances.